City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Congratulations to Fay’s Point, LLC, OKW Architects, Inc and partners, on their recent Green Ribbon Award from Friends of the Chicago River in the 1st Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. 1 of 7 inaugural winners, Fay’s Point was recognized “as an excellent example of how residential development can utilize the river to enhance the quality of life for the residents— wild and human alike”. The …
Read More »U.S. Census Bureau Distributes Census Forms
Blue Islanders Encouraged to Complete and Mail-Back 2010 Census Form Today, the U.S. Census Bureau distributed the 2010 Census to more than 130 million addresses across the nation. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution and conducted every 10 years, the census counts every man, woman and child. Mailing back the census form is the easiest way to participate in the 2010 …
Read More »ABCA PUBLIC MEETING CANCELED
NOTICE: The ABCA Public Meeting scheduled for tonight, 9/21, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled in the near future. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read More »PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ABCA NOW OPEN
As previously mentioned on August 25, 2009, the City has now posted the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for public review and comment. The comment period starts today, September 3, 2009 and will conclude on October 2, 2009. You can access and read the full ABCA document via the Blue Island Brownfields Intiative site.
Read More »District 130 awarded 2008 Safe Routes to School Grant
School District District 130 was awarded a 2008 Safe Routes to School grant of $52,350 to improve the safety for students who walk and bike to school in Blue Island. The award includes $ 3,550 to improve a crosswalk on 123rd St & $48,800 to install crosswalks & school zone markings in several locations. The Illinois Safe Routes To School …
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